Empower the Children

March 06, 2018 by Tricia Wilson in Parenting, On-the-ground living

I don't know about you, but the level of anger, frustration, and noise in our national life is sometimes just too much for me. In order to remain a halfway sane and effective mom and human being,

Becoming More Contemplative, part 4

January 30, 2018 by Tricia Wilson in Recovering legalist, On-the-ground living

I am not much of a New Year’s resolution maker, but one January, I desired a different focus and decided to call it a present of presence that I would gift to myself.

Becoming More Contemplative, part 1

January 09, 2018 by Tricia Wilson in Recovering legalist, On-the-ground living

As I continued the pursuit of new and better ways to meet parenting challenges that were out of my league, two common and repeated themes emerged in the places I turned to for help. The first was that the parent must be the first to change.

Life Giving vs. Life Sucking

November 14, 2017 by Tricia Wilson in Recovering legalist, On-the-ground living

In recent days, an ancient Christian spiritual practice called examen has danced before my eyes and mind on several occasions. Examen has much to teach me about the ever present need to pay attention and notice exactly what is life giving for me as well as that which falls in the category of life sucking.

The Meaning of Y'all

October 24, 2017 by Tricia Wilson in On-the-ground living

I am not a Southerner, though I have called North Carolina my home for over twenty-five years. I don't use the word "y'all" very often. Short for you all, it implies an inclusive sentiment.